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Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl

Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword Kipferl
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 dozen
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1+1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cupĀ  almond flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup dried pomegranate seeds

For the coating:

  • 1/4 cupĀ  powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, powdered sugar, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixer, on medium-high speed, cream the butter.
  4. Turn the mixer down to a low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. turn the mixer up high again until a dough forms.
  5. Add the dried pomegranate seeds and mix until combined.
  6. Pinch off a handful portion of dough at a time. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.
  7. Use both palms to roll the dough out into a long rope about an index finger thick. Use a sharp knife to divide the rope into 2+1/2 inch pieces.
  8. Place each piece on the parchment paper lined baking sheet, bending the piece into a crescent shape and pinching the ends.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the Kipferl start to turn brown on the edges.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the Kipferl with powdered sugar.
  11. Use a spatula to transfer the Kipferl to a baking rack to cool completely. Plate and serve.